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CPD Courses.

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Please note it is essential to register first in order to book your place on our courses
26SPR37 Universal Design for Learning in the MFL and Gaeilge Classroom

This webinar explores how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can transform the language classroom into a more inclusive and engaging space for all learners.

Course Date 19-01-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 19-01-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 19-01-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Ricky Roche
ESCI ISSN: Education in the Midst of Global Crises: How to bring Active Hope into the Classroom

How do we help young people to engage consciously and creatively with what’s unfolding in the world around us without shutting down or burning out?

Course Date 20-01-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 20-01-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 20-01-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR43 Using AI to lessen the workload in school admin for Principals and Deputy Principals

This webinar will take participants through ways of using AI efficiently to serve the needs of your school.

Course Date 21-01-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 21-01-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 21-01-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Colm Conlon

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NEPS ESCI: Introducing a Trauma Informed Approach – Taster Session

This training is a taster information session for online eLearning training which focuses on a whole school and class approach to Trauma Informed practice.

Course Date 22-01-2026 4:15 pm
Course End Date 22-01-2026 5:15 pm
Cut off date 22-01-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Orla Dunne & Sarah Mc Gillicuddy
26SPR56 PSRA Retirement Advice Information Session

Retirement Advice Information Session

Planning to Retire in 2027 or shortly thereafter?


Take this opportunity to plan ahead and make informed decisions about your financial future.

This session will cover important topics for you including:
• Understanding your pension options
• Estimating your retirement eligibility date
• Calculating your pension and lump sum
• Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) explained
• Taxation considerations and useful tips
• Managing your savings & lump sum now and into retirement

Join us for an informative session

Presented by Evan Hughes BBLS, BA(Psy), QFA, FLIA, JFSD, RPA, CFP

PSRA is a leading firm of financial advisors, fully independent and not tied to any bank, insurance company, or financial institution. They provide impartial financial advice with specialist expertise in public sector pay, entitlements, pensions, and superannuation. PSRA is fully regulated by the
Central Bank of Ireland, ensuring the highest standards of professional and unbiased advice.

Course Date 22-01-2026 6:00 pm
Course End Date 22-01-2026 7:30 pm
Cut off date 21-01-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1.5
Speaker Evan Hughes
26SPR14 Nurturing Self-Compassion in Children

This talk explores the concept of self-compassion as well as providing practical suggestions for nurturing it in children.

Course Date 22-01-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 22-01-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 22-01-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Fiona Forman
26SPR38 Teaching the skills of Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking in the Language Classroom (MFL & Gaeilge)

This online session takes a practical, research-informed approach to developing the four key language skills.

Course Date 26-01-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 26-01-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 26-01-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Ricky Roche
NEPS ESCI: Understanding & Supporting Literacy Difficulties/Dyslexia in Post Primary School

Based on the NEPS resource Supporting Pupils with Literacy Difficulties using the Continuum of Support (Post Primary), this webinar provides a comprehensive overview of how primary schools can adopt a structured, problem-solving approach to supporting pupils who experience difficulties with literacy, including pupils with dyslexia. It outlines how the Continuum of Support can be used to identify needs early, plan targeted interventions, and monitor progress in a systematic and collaborative way.

Course Date 28-01-2026 4:15 pm
Course End Date 28-01-2026 5:45 pm
Cut off date 28-01-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1.5
Speaker Fiona Clancy, Eilís Wallace-Chisholm
ESCI ISSN: Towards a Calm and Connected Classroom: Wellbeing Practices to Support the Nervous System in Today's Classroom Environment.

Teaching is demanding, so managing stress is essential.

Course Date 04-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 04-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 04-02-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR39 Becoming a mini-whiteboard champion in the MFL and Gaeilge Classroom

Discover the power of mini-whiteboards as a low-prep, high-impact tool for engagement, assessment, and feedback in the language classroom.

Course Date 04-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 04-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 04-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Ricky Roche
NEPS ESCI: Reluctant School Attendance

This webinar provides information to post primary schools on how to manage Reluctant School Attendance and School Avoidance Behaviour.

Course Date 05-02-2026 4:15 pm
Course End Date 05-02-2026 5:30 pm
Cut off date 05-02-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Dr Kerry Moore & Shauna Mc Gorey
26SPR15 Supporting Emotional Regulation in Children

This talk explores emotional regulation and provides practical strategies for teachers to support its development in young people.

Course Date 10-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 10-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 10-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Fiona Forman
26SPR35 How Autism Presents in Girls

This course will focus on how autism can present in girls.

Course Date 10-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 10-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 10-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Annette Nash
ESCI ISSN: Student Panel Discussion: Are Schools Teaching the Skills needed for a Changing Planet?

Let’s hear what our Student Ambassadors have to say.

Course Date 11-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 11-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 11-02-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR40 Múineadh na mBriathra - Work Smarter, Not Harder

This webinar introduces smarter, more engaging ways to teach verb patterns in Irish through meaningful communication and active learning.

Course Date 11-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 11-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 11-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Ricky Roche
26SPR64 (LL) Individualised Planning for Autism 

This webinar, most suitable for primary teachers but post-primary teachers welcome to attend focusses on writing and reviewing Individualised plans for students with Autism.

Course Date 11-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 11-02-2026 8:30 pm
Cut off date 11-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1.5
Speaker Marie Byrne
26SPR36 Supporting Autistic students and their Mental Health in the Mainstream Classroom

This webinar will focus on the strong link between the autistic experience and the impact this can have on mental health.

Course Date 23-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 23-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 23-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Annette Nash
26SPR50 (LL) Unlocking Student Motivation: Practical Strategies for the MFL Classroom

This online session explores approaches to boost motivation and attention among teenage language learners, at a time of digital overload, drawing on tried -and-tested classroom routines and strategies to foster engagement, self-efficacy, and a supportive classroom climate.

Course Date 23-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 23-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 23-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Magalie Lalor
ESCI ISSN: Exploring Sustainable Energy – Teaching & Saving Energy in Post-Primary Schools

In this webinar Una from SEAI will show us how sustainable energy can ignite curiosity in your students, encouraging them to learn and save energy - at school, at home and in their community.

Course Date 24-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 24-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 24-02-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR48 (LL) Strategies for teaching the Written Production for Senior Cycle German

This online workshop will provide attendees with a toolkit for teaching written production at Senior Cycle German.

Course Date 24-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 24-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 24-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Sarah Corcoran
NEPS ESCI: Understanding & Supporting Literacy Difficulties/Dyslexia in Post Primary School (REPEAT)

This repeat webinar is based on the NEPS resource Supporting Pupils with Literacy Difficulties using the Continuum of Support (Post Primary).

Course Date 25-02-2026 4:15 pm
Course End Date 25-02-2026 5:45 pm
Cut off date 25-02-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1.5
Speaker Fiona Clancy, Eilís Wallace-Chisholm
26SPR11 Making Sense of Autism Support with Mary Mc Kenna: How to empower pupils to find and develop their own authentic voice (be it speaking or non-speaking)

Due to the resounding success of last year's webinars, Mary McKenna is returning with 4 more webinars that promise to bring more energy, ease and curiosity to the role of Autism class teacher and to those of you supporting Autistic pupils in the coming school year.

Course Date 25-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 25-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 25-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Mary McKenna
26SPR18 Face-to-Face: National Cardiac First Response (CFR) Course

This in-person course is suitable for Primary & Post Primary School Staff, School Leaders, Teachers, SETs, SNAs, Parents, Secretaries & Caretakers.

Course Date 28-02-2026 10:00 am
Course End Date 28-02-2026 2:30 pm
Cut off date 25-02-2026 5:00 pm
Fee €10.00
Select Hours 4
Speaker Matthew Campbell
26SPR44 (LL) Creating your own School Newsletter

Making communications with home effective and simple.

Explore how regular newsletters can make everyone’s life easier.

Course Date 04-03-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 04-03-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 04-03-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Colm Conlon
26SPR16 Teacher Self-Care: Nurturing Positive Relationships & Navigating Conflict

This online session will outline the importance of positive relationships & provide participants with skills to nurture them and deal with interpersonal conflict.

Course Date 11-03-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 11-03-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 11-03-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Fiona Forman
NEPS ESCI: Introducing a Trauma Informed Approach – Taster Session (REPEAT)

This repeat training is a taster information session for online eLearning training which focuses on a whole school and class approach to Trauma Informed practice.

Course Date 12-03-2026 4:15 pm
Course End Date 12-03-2026 5:15 pm
Cut off date 12-03-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Orla Dunne & Sarah Mc Gillicuddy
26SPR65 (LL) Creating “Felt Safe” in Anxious children 

The session will begin with an introduction to interpersonal neurobiology and the impact that has on our sense of safety in the world. Regulation, co regulation and childhood development will be outlined. The role that teachers and SNAs have in creating an environment of felt safety in the classroom will be discussed.

Course Date 12-03-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 12-03-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 12-03-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Hayley Rice
ESCI ISSN: The Sustainable Development Goal Toolbox: Practical Strategies for Educators

If you are interested in teaching about climate change, biodiversity, peace and issues facing our world today this webinar is for you.

Course Date 18-03-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 18-03-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 18-03-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
ESCI ISSN: Sustainable Energy in Action! A Hands-on and Practical Event at Mount Lucas Wind Farm & NZEB* Centre, Co Offaly

Join us for an in-person event (Mount Lucas Wind Farm, Co Offaly) to see Sustainable Energy come alive!

Course Date 21-03-2026 10:00 am
Course End Date 21-03-2026 2:00 pm
Cut off date 18-03-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR12 Making Sense of Autism Support with Mary Mc Kenna: How to support both your pupils and yourself to struggle less and thrive more

Due to the resounding success of last year's webinars, Mary McKenna is returning with 4 more webinars that promise to bring more energy, ease and curiosity to the role of Autism class teacher and to those of you supporting Autistic pupils in the coming school year.

Course Date 25-03-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 25-03-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 25-03-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Mary McKenna
ESCI ISSN: Ecology, Habitat Studies and Bringing Nature into the Classroom

In this webinar, the ISSN & the ISTA will look at effective approaches in teaching ecology, practical suggestions on how to run a habitat study and ways to bring nature into the classroom.

Course Date 14-04-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 14-04-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 14-04-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
ESCI ISSN: Common Knowledge - Skills + Community for a Sustainable Life

Common Knowledge is a social enterprise based in the Burren that teaches hands-on skills for sustainable living.

Course Date 15-04-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 15-04-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 15-04-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
ESCI ISSN: Environmental Influencer Course: Upskilling Students to Think Critically about Social Change and to Influence Others to Make Positive, More Environmentally-Friendly Choices

In this webinar the ISSN will discuss our 10-week Environmental Influencer Course.

Course Date 21-04-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 21-04-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 21-04-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR07 Neurodivergent-Friendly, Active Yards Webinar Series for SNAs: SUMMER: Active Yard, Inclusive Hearts – Empowering SNAs to Support Social Play

End the year on a high note by celebrating the role of SNAs in shaping inclusive, joyful play spaces.

Course Date 27-04-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 27-04-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 27-04-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Magdalena Landziak
26SPR57 F2F: Gardening in School

Learn how to quickly setup a school garden using the no-dig method and grow a variety of fast growing seasonal vegetables.

Course Date 30-04-2026 4:00 pm
Course End Date 30-04-2026 6:00 pm
Cut off date 28-04-2026 5:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 2
Speaker Patrick Hunt
26SPR58 F2F: Birdwatching for Beginners

Learn about the lives of our most common bird species, how to identify them by sight and sound and how to encourage them into the garden.

Course Date 14-05-2026 4:00 pm
Course End Date 14-05-2026 6:00 pm
Cut off date 12-05-2026 5:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 2
Speaker Patrick Hunt